Phoenix City Manager Jeff Barton announced the selection of David Mathews as Deputy City Manager effective March 31, 2025. David currently serves as the City’s Human Resources Director. This appointment follows last month’s promotion of Inger Erickson to Assistant City Manager and completes the City’s executive leadership team. “As … [More]
Notable Neighborhood Tavern Concept Coming to Reimagined PV Mall
Genuine Concepts, the Phoenix-born restaurant group behind The VIG, announced an all-new location of the Valley’s favorite neighborhood tavern is coming to Paradise Valley. Scheduled to open in 2026 inside a striking, bespoke building that takes full advantage of its park-like setting inside this 100-acre revitalization of the former PV Mall, The VIG PV is built around a … [More]
Governor Travels to Taiwan for Diplomatic, Business Meetings
Governor looks to capitalize on forward momentum in semiconductor industry
Governor Katie Hobbs is traveling in Taiwan for a diplomatic and business trade mission. During the trip, the Governor is meeting with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, executives from the TSMC management team, and cutting-edge tech companies to reinforce the mutually beneficial relationship between Taiwan and Arizona and capitalize on the forward momentum in Arizona’s … [More]
Fewer Multifamily Permits Today Could Mean Costlier Rents Ahead
Rents have been on a decline in the top 50 metros for over a year, but low multifamily permitting activity is making way for higher rent prices, according to the Realtor.com® February rent report. In fact, within the top 50 metros only 294,000 multifamily units were permitted in 2024, which is well below the 318,000 units permitted at the peak of the pandemic in … [More]
4 Ways Successful Leaders Give a Boost to Employee Morale
Only 23% of employees are engaged at work, with up to 15% actively disengaged. This low engagement is even worse for younger generations, and results in an estimated $8.9 trillion loss in global GDP every year. What are some of the ways top organizational leaders are able to increase staff engagement and up employee morale? Dr. Sam Adeyemi, internationally-renowned executive … [More]
Owner of Iconic Wrigley Mansion Opens Destination Wine Shop in Old Town
Cheers to “cork dorks” and curious amateurs! Jamie’s Bottle Shop, Old Town Scottsdale’s premier hub for wine explorers, will open its doors on Friday, March 28 at 7033 E. Main St., Suite 102. Founded by Jamie Hormel, owner of the iconic Wrigley Mansion, Jamie’s Bottle Shop is designed to inspire and educate wine lovers of all levels, offering a curated selection of … [More]
